US Bridges

RM 12 S FR over Willow Springs Creek

Good

Hays County, Texas · 0.40 MI NW of IH 35 · Structure no. 141060337901004

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,800
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RM 12 S FR over Willow Springs Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RM 12 S FR over Willow Springs Creek in Hays County, Texas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 2032. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRM 12 S FR
CrossesWillow Springs Creek
Location0.40 MI NW of IH 35
RouteState Highway 12
StateTexas
Coordinates29.86096, -97.95795
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,800 (2012)
Projected traffic4,000 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RM 12 S FR over Willow Springs Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is RM 12 S FR over Willow Springs Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does RM 12 S FR over Willow Springs Creek carry?

About 2,800 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RM 12 S FR over Willow Springs Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns RM 12 S FR over Willow Springs Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.